I first saw this movie when I was about five I think, and I don't think I entirely understood it until now, ten years later, but at the time it was great fun and I really liked the music. I've been watching it at least once every year since and it has never gotten old. When I was younger I liked it almost solely for the "Peanut-Butter and Jelly" line and the music.
Quite possibly the funniest thing about the show is the names of the disciples- Jud being a good example. Simon "Rock" Johnson, and, of course, Simon the Rebel being other ones.
Now that I'm a little older, I realize that the show is not only laughs, though. At the same time as the excellent music and jokes, you have a story with heart and soul behind it. There is incredible depth to the characters and the songs are deep and emotional. Tom Key's portrayal of the "Lynching" is deeply sobering after the humorous and light-hearted first act and most of the second.
In general, a great show, incredible acting, singing, instrument playing.
10/10
Quite possibly the funniest thing about the show is the names of the disciples- Jud being a good example. Simon "Rock" Johnson, and, of course, Simon the Rebel being other ones.
Now that I'm a little older, I realize that the show is not only laughs, though. At the same time as the excellent music and jokes, you have a story with heart and soul behind it. There is incredible depth to the characters and the songs are deep and emotional. Tom Key's portrayal of the "Lynching" is deeply sobering after the humorous and light-hearted first act and most of the second.
In general, a great show, incredible acting, singing, instrument playing.
10/10